About Us

Since 1917, Lions clubs have offered people the opportunity to give something back to their communities. From involving members in projects as local as cleaning up an area park or as far-reaching as bringing sight to the world's blind, Lions clubs have always embraced those committed to building a brighter future for their community.

Today with more than 46,000 clubs in 192 countries and geographical areas, Lions have expanded their focus to help meet the ever-increasing needs of our global community.

Our programs are continually changing to meet new needs and greater demands, but our mission has never wavered: "We Serve."

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Lions Clubs International
Club Fund Raisers
Other Conway Club Activities

Lions Clubs International

-Founded in Chicago in 1917; now has over 1.4 million members; largest service/civic club in the world.
-Has 43,500 clubs in 170 countries or geographic ares including the former Soviet Union.
-Principal effort has been sight and the conservation of sight through many avenues. This emphasis was laid down to Lions by Helen Keller at a Convention in the 1920's. This emphasis takes the form of providing eye glasses for needy persons, recycling of used eye ghlasses to Central and South America, providing cataract surgrey worldwide and fighting against River Blindness through dispensing free medication to millions worldwide.
-Otrher areas of emphasis is hearing conservation, diabetes research, drug education for youth.                                                                                    -In Horry County, there are clubs in Little River, North Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Surfside Beach, Loris, Aynor and Conway.
-Membership open upon invitation to men and women ages 18 years or over.

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Fund Raisers

-Candy Days: Conway Lions Club gives away Lions Mints for a donation. Most proceeds are sent to the South Carolina Lions, Inc.
-TV Raffle: Proceeds from raffle are used to purchase 100+ bikes given to needy children at Christmas.
-Salvation Army: Club members ring Salvation Army's bell at Christmas to solicit funds for the organization.
-Broom Sale: Brooms are sold throughout the community to raise general funds for all projects.
-Golf Tournament: An annual golf tournament was started to raise funds for general projects. This event is held every Spring.

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Other Conway Lions Club Activities

-Conway Sweetheart Banquet: A banquet held each year the Clubs members and there spouses. It is here that the Lion of the Year is chosen.
-Interclub Visitation: Conway Lions Club makes at least 7 visits to other clubs in the area each year.
-Zone Meetings: The President, Secretary and other officers of the club meet 3 times per year with other area clubs to plan activities and promote enthusiasm throughout.
-Mid-Winter Conference: Banquest year year with 42 clubs in Eastern South Carolina.
-USA/Canada Forum: Mini-Convention (3,500 Lions) held in major cities yearly.
-International Convention: Worldwide convention (18,000 Lions) held in major cities yearly.

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